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Manufacturing · West Fargo, ND

Trail King Industries

According to OSHA enforcement records (2010–2026), Trail King Industries has a concerning safety record: 1 violations across 1 inspections. See the full breakdown below.

Top 25% by penalty0% serious
$22,635
OSHA penalties
1
Violations cited
1
OSHA inspections
$1,707
Back wages owed

Trail King Industries in West Fargo, ND has been the subject of 1 OSHA workplace inspections and 1 citations since 2010, according to enforcement records from the U.S. Department of Labor. Total penalties assessed: $22,635. Separately, the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found $1,707 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. All enforcement data below is sourced from the DOL public enforcement databases at data.dol.gov.

The record in one line

OSHA has inspected Trail King Industries once. These inspections resulted in 1 violations, averaging 1.0 per inspection. Its total OSHA penalty ranks in the top quarter of penalized employers nationally. Against the Manufacturing industry average of 3 inspections per employer, this runs moderately below peers (0.4x the sector average) on inspection frequency. The Department of Labor also found wage violations, with $1,707 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. For comparison, A.S.a.P. Industries Manufacturing, INC. in Houma, LA is another manufacturing employer with 2 OSHA inspections on record and $24,342 in current penalties.

1.0
violations per inspection
0.0%
of violations were serious
85%
of penalized employers rank lower
$1,707
in back wages recovered

How Trail King Industries compares on OSHA penalties

Total current penalty vs the Manufacturing per-employer average

in penalties

What this shows Trail King Industries runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average) in total OSHA penalties.

Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts As of 2026

Where this penalty ranks nationally

Total current OSHA penalty vs every U.S. employer with a nonzero penalty

$22,635 Bottom 15% least affordable more affordable than 15% of 100,495 U.S. employers with a penalty

$0–$5,000: 44,435 U.S. employers with a penalty (44%). Below this entry. $5,000–$10,000: 20,628 U.S. employers with a penalty (21%). Below this entry. $10,000–$15,000: 11,165 U.S. employers with a penalty (11%). Below this entry. $15,000–$20,000: 6,629 U.S. employers with a penalty (7%). Below this entry. $20,000–$25,000: 4,205 U.S. employers with a penalty (4%). This entry sits in this band. $25,000–$30,000: 2,885 U.S. employers with a penalty (3%). Above this entry. $30,000–$35,000: 2,052 U.S. employers with a penalty (2%). Above this entry. $35,000–$40,000: 1,483 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $40,000–$45,000: 1,120 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $45,000–$50,000: 792 U.S. employers with a penalty (1%). Above this entry. $50,000–$55,000: 5,101 U.S. employers with a penalty (5%). Above this entry. This employer $0 $55,000 every penalized U.S. employer, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Labor, OSHA enforcement extracts · 2026

What the Data Says About Trail King Industries

The federal enforcement record for Trail King Industries in West Fargo, ND includes 1 OSHA inspection and 1 violation, translating to 1.00 violations per inspection. Of those violations, 0 (0.0%) were classified as serious, 0 (0.0%) as willful, and 1 (100.0%) as repeat. Serious violations denote hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm; willful and repeat categories indicate intentional disregard or recurrence of previously cited hazards.

OSHA assessed $45,270 in initial penalties against this employer, later adjusted to a current total of $22,635 - a 50.0% reduction. Average penalty per inspection works out to $22,635. Against the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer, this record runs moderately above peers (1.5x the sector average). The Wage and Hour Division added 1 case producing $1,707 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers.

Inspection activity spans from 2017-07-13 to 2017-07-13, a window of roughly 1 year.

Enforcement detail

OSHA Inspection History

Total Inspections

1

First Inspection

2017-07-13

Last Inspection

2017-07-13

Inspection Span

1 yr

Violations / Inspection

1.0

Avg Penalty / Inspection

$22,635

Industry Avg / Inspection

$6,092

What this shows 1 inspection over 1 year, averaging 1.0 violations per visit. That's $22,635 per inspection vs. the Manufacturing average of $6,092.

Enforcement detail

Violation Breakdown

0

Serious

0.0% of total

0

Willful

0.0% of total

1

Repeat

100.0% of total

0

Other-Than-Serious

0.0% of total

What this shows Serious violations involve hazards that could cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate intentional or knowing disregard of the law. Repeat violations are for hazards previously cited within the past 5 years.

Enforcement detail

Penalty Analysis

Initial Penalty Assessed

$45,270

Current Penalty Amount

$22,635

Penalty Reduction

50.0%

Combined Impact (OSHA + WHD)

$24,342

What this shows Penalties were reduced by $22,635 from the initial assessment of $45,270. Reductions may result from informal settlements, formal contests, or negotiated agreements with OSHA.

Wage & Hour Findings

WHD Cases
1
Back Wages Owed
$1,707
Employees Affected
40
WHD Violations
40
Avg Back Wages per Employee
$43
Avg Back Wages per Case
$1,707

The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division found that Trail King Industries owed $1,707 in back wages to 40 employees across 1 case and 40 violations. WHD enforces federal labor laws including the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), covering minimum wage, overtime pay, and child labor standards.

Industry Safety Context: Manufacturing

How Trail King Industries compares to the Manufacturing sector, which has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker.

Metric Trail King Industries Industry Avg
Inspections 1 2.5
Violations 1 7.8
Total Penalty $22,635 $15,410
Avg Penalty per Inspection $22,635 $6,092
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trail King Industries safe to work at? ▼
Based on OSHA records, Trail King Industries's workplace safety record is concerning, with multiple serious compliance issues. The employer has 1 violations across 1 inspections. Compared to Manufacturing industry peers, this is above average for penalties. Review the full inspection history below for details.
How many OSHA violations does Trail King Industries have? ▼
Trail King Industries has 1 OSHA violations on record, including 0 serious, 0 willful, and 1 repeat violations. The total current penalty amount is $22,635.
How many OSHA inspections has Trail King Industries had? ▼
Trail King Industries has had 1 OSHA inspections, with the first recorded on 2017-07-13 and the most recent on 2017-07-13. This averages 1.0 violations per inspection.
What is the total penalty amount for Trail King Industries? ▼
Trail King Industries has been assessed $22,635 in current OSHA penalties, reduced from an initial assessment of $45,270 (a 50.0% reduction). Additionally, $1,707 in back wages were owed through WHD enforcement.
Does Trail King Industries have any serious or willful violations? ▼
Yes. Trail King Industries has 0 serious violations, and 1 repeat violations. Serious violations involve hazards likely to cause death or serious physical harm. Willful violations indicate the employer intentionally or knowingly disregarded the law.
Has Trail King Industries been cited for wage theft? ▼
Yes. The Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division has recorded 1 enforcement case against Trail King Industries, resulting in $1,707 in back wages owed to 40 affected workers. These cases involve violations of federal labor laws including minimum wage, overtime, and other worker protections.
What industry does Trail King Industries operate in? ▼
Trail King Industries operates in the Manufacturing sector (NAICS code 336212). This industry has 45,665 employers tracked by PlainWorker, with 115,522 total OSHA inspections and $703.72M in cumulative penalties.
What should I do if Trail King Industries owes me wages? ▼
If you believe Trail King Industries owes you wages, you can file a complaint with the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division at dol.gov/agencies/whd/contact/complaints or by calling 1-866-487-9243. WHD investigates violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act including unpaid minimum wage, overtime, and unauthorized deductions. The DOL has previously found $1,707 in back wages owed by this employer across 1 case.
How does Trail King Industries's safety record compare to industry average? ▼
Trail King Industries's total OSHA penalty of $22,635 is above the Manufacturing industry average of $15,410 per employer (1.5x the average). The employer has 1 inspections compared to the industry average of 2.5 per employer. For a direct comparison, A.S.a.P. Industries Manufacturing, INC. in Houma, LA is a similar manufacturing employer with $24,342 in current penalties.

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Data Sources & Methodology ▼

Data as of 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA, WHD).

Source: OSHA Enforcement Data

Inspection and violation records from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), U.S. Department of Labor, covering the period 2010–2026. Includes inspection dates, violation types (serious, willful, repeat, other-than-serious), and penalty amounts. Penalties shown are current assessed amounts and may differ from original citations due to settlement, contest, or reduction.

Source: Wage and Hour Division (WHD)

Compliance actions from the WHD, covering enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), including minimum wage, overtime, and child labor violations. Back wages represent amounts owed to affected employees as determined by WHD investigations.

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